‘American Horror Story’ Preview: Plot, Cast, and Promo Video

Connie Britton as Vivien Harmon, Dylan McDermott as Ben Harmon, Taissa Farmiga as Violet Harmon in 'American Horror Story'
Connie Britton as Vivien Harmon, Dylan McDermott as Ben Harmon, Taissa Farmiga as Violet Harmon in 'American Horror Story' airing on FX.- Photo Credit: Robert Zuckerman / FX

Ryan Murphy’s introducing the world to American Horror Story, a twisted anthology series, premiering on FX on October 5, 2011. Season one stars Dylan McDermott and Connie Britton as the new owners of the murder house.

The cast also includes Jessica Lange as Constance, Taissa Farmiga as Violet Harmon, Evan Peters as Tate, Denis O’Hare as Burnt Man, Frances Conroy as Moira O’Hara, Alexandra Breckenridge as Young Moira, and Kate Mara as Hayden McClaine.

Season 1 Synopsis: The drama chronicles the lives of Ben and Vivien Harmon (Dylan McDermott and Connie Britton) who relocate from Boston to Los Angeles with their daughter in an attempt to put the dark memories of their past behind them. Their new residence in an old mansion hides dark secrets, as do next-door neighbor Constance (Jessica Lange); the home’s housekeeper, Moira O’Hara (Frances Conroy); and Larry, a former resident of the estate (Denis O’Hare).

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